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Former Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden won a hotly-contested race for DeKalb County Sheriff. (Zach Hester | Southern Torch)

Hairston won a great race between three very good candidates.

(Zach Hester | Southern Torch)

Chris Kuykendall fought off a challenge from Tony "Buck" Keef for District 3 Commissioner. (Zach Hester | Southern Torch)

Former state rep. Todd Greeson defeated Melissa Ledbetter in the race for Circuit Clerk. (Zach Hester | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones Reporter • marla@southerntorch.com

By Zach Hester Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — After a very close and hard fought race, former Valley Head Police Chief Nick Welden won the Republican nomination for DeKalb County Sheriff over Chief Deputy Michael Edmondson.

Welden began his campaign for DeKalb County Sheriff just over a year ago at the June 2017 meeting of the DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Club. Throughout the years, Welden has had many hats during his seventeen years in law enforcement. He served as both a state trooper and game warden before eventually landing in Valley Head as Police Chief.

The final results were: Michael Edmondson - 6,045 Votes Nick Welden - 6,386 Votes Welden set several goals for his campaign including streamlining the Sheriff’s budget, increase patrols and officer saturation, and lead a Department with conservative values that is accessible to the public. “Praise the Good Lord,� said Welden. “Without Him, we wouldn’t be here.�

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Fort Payne attorney Andrew Hairston stamped out the competition after a hard race for Circuit Judge - 9th Judicial Circuit (Place 2) between himself, attorney Jeff McCurdy, and Deputy District Attorney Scott Lloyd.

Hairston currently serves as a Municipal Judge in both Fort Payne and Geraldine, a prosecutor in Sylvania, and the Public Defender in Rainsville. He is also a former Fort Payne City Councilmember, serving until he moved to attend law school. He was elected in 2004 at age 19.

At the outset of his campaign, Hairston said, “In my legal career, I’ve been a judge, prosecutor, and public defender. I believe serving in those positions, as well as the experience garnered from my law practice, allows me the unique opportunity to be the most qualified candidate for this position.�

Hairston is married to his wife Jessi and they have a brand new baby (who was arguably the star of this campaign season) named AJ. “We live in a wonderful country, a wonderful county with wonderful people,� said Hairston. “You see the news and think

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Incumbent DeKalb County Commissioner Chris Kuykendall defeated Fort Payne’s building maintenance supervisor Tony “Buck� Keef after the lone Commission race on Tuesday’s ballot came to a halt.

DeKalb County Commission District 3 covers Fort Payne, Collinsville, and most of Lookout Mountain.

Kuykendall said in his victory speech that this term would be his last. “I would like to thank the voters for giving me one last term,� he said. “Twelve years is enough.�

The final results were: Tony “Buck� Keef - 1,025 Votes Chris Kuykendall - 1,521 Votes Kuykendall has lived in the Mount Vernon area of Lookout Mountain for over forty years and owns a cattle operation and is a State Farm Insurance Agent in Fort Payne. He has four children, four grandchildren and one great grandson. “I have been very fortunate to run in two primaries and one general election,�

Kuykendall continued. “The people I ran against were not my opponents, they were my competitors [and] fine gentlemen. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Former state representative and Deputy Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Todd Greeson defeated former Rainsville Councilmember Melissa Ledbetter in the race for DeKalb County Circuit Clerk.

The final results were: Todd Greeson - 6,134 Votes Melissa Ledbetter - 5,734 Votes Greeson came into the campaign late with his announcement coming in early December. He is a 4th generation Republican and has lived in DeKalb County his entire life. He was the founder of the DeKalb County Young Republicans in 1996.

At age 27, he became the first Republican from DeKalb County to be elected to the Alabama House of Representatives from District 24. He was then re-elected three times. “I want to thank Melissa for her hard fought campaign,� said Greeson. “There was no mudslinging. We just ran our race and tried to promote ourselves and let the voters decide. That should be commended in today’s political world.�

Greeson is married to his wife Dana and the couple have two sons: Garrett and

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — On Tuesday night, DeKalb County voters cast ballots for two different races for the DeKalb County Board of Education.

In one of the closest races ever, Carol Hiett, Arlan “Monk� Blevins, and incumbent Jeff Williams fought to the bitter end to force a runoff for the District 3 seat. Hiett received 846 votes, which

ensured her a place in the runoff, but Williams and Blevins only had one vote separating their final tallies of 747 and 748, respectively.

Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn stated, “Provisional ballots will be delivered to the Board of Registrars [on Wednesday, June 6]. They will be counted and votes, if any, will be announced at noon next Tuesday.�

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zach@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In the Republican Executive Committee races, Jack Stiefel defeated Royce Lader, 6229 votes to 3004 votes to maintain his position on the State Republican Executive Committee for DeKalb County, Place 3.

In the race for DeKalb County Republican Executive Committee at-Large - Place 2, Nick Jones defeated Jo Wilson Stiefel, 6515 votes to 3554 votes.

"I'm thankful and humbled by the people

Nick Jones defeated Jo Wilson Stiefel, 6515 votes to 3554 votes for DeKalb County Republic Exec. Committee at-Large Place 2.

Jack Stiefel defeated Royce L. Lader, 6229 votes to 3004 votes for State Republican Exec. Committe - DeKalb, Place 3.

choosing me to represent them on our county party executive committee," said

Jones. "I look forward to going to work on behalf of the people."

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Roadwork Returns to Rainsville

The Big Race Is On

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox (Ben Flanagan | al.com)

Governor Kay Ivey (Kay Ivey | Facebook)

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Rainsville Freedom Run Race Coordinator Jerry Clifton addressed the Rainsville Council about the upcoming race. It will be the tenth anniversary of the Rainsville Freedom Run. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

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RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video on our Website) The Rainsville City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 4, 2018.

Rainsville Freedom Run Race Coordinator Jerry Clifton addressed the Council about the upcoming race on June 16, 2018. This will be the tenth year of the Rainsville Freedom Run. He thanked the Council, Fire Department, and the Police Department for their continued support.

Councilmember Bejan Taheri addressed the Council saying that roadwork would return to Rainsville beginning this week. Councilmember Marshall Stiefel inquired about whether the asphalt milling could be carried to help on Maple Street.

Taheri replied that it would be going back to the plant and repurposed.

Taheri presented the Council with an agreement between the City of Rainsville and the

State of Alabama stating that the cost of the Chavies Bridge would be in the range of $1.4 million to $2.3 million. The Council approved Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt to sign the necessary paperwork.

The Council approved new hires Thomas Blizzard for the Fire Department, starting on June 20, and Luke Yarbrough for the Police Department beginning June 9.

Councilmember Derek Rosson addressed the Council stating that the City of Rainsville had been voted as the 11th safest city in Alabama.

“Garbage business is good,” said Councilmember Ricky Byrum. He went on to say that the sanitation department needed to purchase five rolloffs for $21,650, (8) 4-yard dumpsters and (6) 8-yard dumpsters for $11,168, and 100 more regular residential garbage cans for $6,410.35.

Councilmember Brandon Freeman stated that the driveway behind the newly-built stage at the Field of Dreams needed work at a cost of $1200. He also dedicated

the new pavilion/ playground to Reese Colburn. Colburn is a 13-year-old boy born with congenital heart failure.

His favorite thing to do is play on the playground, so Freeman stated that he thought this would be a great way to honor him since he has family roots in Rainsville.

In other business: Approved the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday (July 20-22) Rejected the bids for the Highway 35 Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade, and due to the bids being too high, they will revamp, make changes, and rebid Accepted Keef Avenue into the city Awarded a landscaping bid to Patriot in the amount of $11,296 at the Tom Bevill Center Awarded Bryant’s Heating & Cooling a bid for unit at the Library for $5,250 The next meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 beginning with a workshop at 4:15pm and meeting starting at 5pm.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The general election to elect a Governor for the great state of Alabama can finally be seen through a clearer lense. Tuesday night’s primaries set up a face-off between Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and incumbent Governor Kay Ivey.

According to the numbers gathered by the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, more than three quarters of a million votes were cast in the primaries for Governor of Alabama.

Maddox, who has run on a platform of expanding Medicaid and passing an education lottery for the state’s schools, received 154,559 votes across the state with 434 of those coming from DeKalb County.

When accepting the Democratic nomination for Governor, Maddox said, “We began this journey knowing it was not about left or right, it was about right versus wrong.

Together we are on the right side of history and we are going to win on November 6!”

While Governor Ivey was widely expected to win the Republican nomination eventually, she pulled an upset over the other four candidates in her race by winning the primary without a runoff. Ivey touts her record for bringing jobs back to the state as the focus of her campaign for a full term of her own. Ivey led the vote in DeKalb County with 6,081 votes cast in her name. She also won big across the whole state with 330,743 votes in her favor.

In a statement released via Facebook, Ivey said, “I am honored to be chosen by the people of this great state as the Republican nominee for Governor, and grateful for all your support along the way.”

The race for Alabama Governor will be decided on November 6, 2018 with the winner being sworn for a full four-year term in January.

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bad stuff all the time… but getting out on the campaign trail, people invited us into [their] home and made us eat supper with them while we were campaigning.”

“My race became our race, my family became our family,” he continued. “It’s just a testament to DeKalb and Cherokee Counties. To continue, that starts with every single one of us.”

The final results were (according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office): Andrew Hairston 8.496 Votes Scott Lloyd - 5,905 Votes Jeff McCurdy - 2,201 Votes Hairston will have no opponent in the November general election, so he will officially take office in January 2019.

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Kuykendall does not have an opponent in November, so he will be re-sworn into his position for a new term in January.

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“We ran a cheap, grassroots, original, Praising-The-Good-Lord campaign,” said Welden.

Welden will face the uncontested Democrat John Baker, a former state representative and state senator, in the general election this November.

CLERK from Page 1 Daniel. They celebrated nineteen years of marriage in May. “The best campaigner in DeKalb County is my wife,” he said. “She’s better at it than I am.”

The Circuit Clerk’s office is currently occupied

by Democrat Pam Simpson, who will face Greeson in the general election this November.

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Madeline Grace Downer Dobbs - 86, passed away on Sunday, June 3 at her residence.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 5 from 5pm to 8pm and on Wednesday, June 6 from 11am to 1pm at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne.

Funeral services were held at 1pm at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne with Rev. Max Tucker officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Herman Cemetery.

Susan Ann Dewyer Wayner - 69 of Fort Payne, passed away on Saturday, June 2.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 5 from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home. A memorial service was held at 7pm at Tuesday, June 5 at Gault Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Mitchell officiating.

KERBY Larry Duncan - 67 of Dutton, passed away on Sunday, June 3 at Highlands Medical Center. Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 5 from 5pm to 8pm and Wednesday, June 6 from 10am until service time.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 6 at 2pm at Kerby Funeral Home with Bro. Donny Johnson officiating.

Burial followed in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

CORNER STONE Frances Shaw Williams - 70 of Flat Rock, passed away on Saturday, June 2 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Visitation was held from 1pm to 8pm on Tuesday, June 5 and from 10am until service time on Wednesday, June 6 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 6 at 2pm CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bros.

Charles Smith and Johnny Ellison officiating. Burial followed in Liberty Hill Cemetery.

Bennie James Blanks - 86 of Henagar, passed away on Sunday, June 3 at his residence. Visitation was held from 5pm to 8pm on Monday, June 4 and from 9am until service time on Tuesday, June 5 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 5 at 11am at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bros. Ben Young, Roy Garren, and Terry Dehart officiating. Burial followed in Unity Cemetery with military honors.

WT WILSON Sandy Lee Buse - 77 of Fyffe, passed away on Friday, June 1. Visitation was held from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, June 2 at the funeral home.

Funeral services were held at 1pm on Sunday, June 3 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Crabtree officiating.

Burial followed in New Canaan Cemetery.

Joseph Jago - 78 of Fyffe, passed away on Saturday, June 2 at DeKalb Regional Hospital.

Wayne Edward Kittle - 77 of Henagar, passed away on Saturday, June 2.

A memorial services will be held at a later date.

Jessie Hoyt Chandler - 92 of Fyffe, passed away on Monday, June 4.

Visitation was held from noon to 2pm on Wednesday, June 6 at the funeral home. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, June 6 at 3pm at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jimmy Wilborn officiating.

RAINSVILLE

Dr. Ronnie Lewis - 61 of Fyffe, passed away on Tuesday, May 29 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Visitation was held at Rainsville Community Church on Wednesday, May 30 from 5pm to 8pm, Thursday, May 31 from 10am to 8pm, and Friday, June 1 from 10am to 1pm.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 1 at 2pm at the church with

Bros. Charles Underwood and Harold Mitchell officiating. Pre-service convention singing was held at 1pm. Burial followed in Green’s Chapel Cemetery.

Lewis is survived by: 2 brothers (Jackie Lewis of Fyffe, Tony Lewis and wife Susan of Fyffe), 2 sisters (Peggy Croft and husband Bobby of Dawson, Kathy Bell of Fyffe), 1 aunt (Elva Blackwell of Fyffe), 1 honorary son (Bradley Bell and wife Dawn of Pisgah), and 3 honorary grandchildren (McKenzie Bell, Rhylee Bell, and Xander Bell of Pisgah).

He was preceded in death by his parents (Rev. Bibb and Tilda Lewis), 1 brother (Terry Lewis), 1 sister (Donna Bell), and 1 niece (Regina Bell).

Dr. Lewis was a member, the pianist and song director of Lee’s Chapel in Henagar.

Patricia Coots - 68 of Rainsville, passed away on Thursday, May 31.

Visitation was held on Friday, June 1 from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday, June 2 from 10am to 1pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 2 at 1pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Cofield officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

Shawn Hall Spigner - 56 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, June 1 at Erlanger Medical Center.

Visitation was held on Monday, June 4 from 4pm to 6pm at the funeral home. A memorial service was held on Monday, June 4 at 6pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donny Cobble officiating.

Rubye Edmondson Stephens - 87 of Valley Head, passed away on Friday, June 1 at her residence. Visitation was held on Saturday, June 2 from 5pm to 8pm and Sunday, June 3 from 11am to 2pm at the funeral home. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 3 at 2pm at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Dennis Bunch, Larry Haynes, and Danny Musick officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.

Edith McDaniel Newsome - 89 of Sylvania, passed away on June 2.

There was no formal visitation. A private graveside services was held on Monday, June 4 with burial at Trinity (Burnt Church) Cemetery.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones - A new support group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones is starting in Fort Payne at Word of Life Ministry, located at 3610 Gault Ave North. The meeting will be held every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Any adult family member over 18 is welcome to attend these PAL meetings, however, for insurance reasons, no one under the age of 18 may attend and child care will not be provided. For more information, visit palgroup. org.

Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a free meal and hear the Word of God on Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776.

June 9, Bluegrass on the Rim - The 5th Annual Bluegrass on the Rim Concert on Saturday, June 9 at Little River Canyon from 6pm to 9pm. Some of the finest bluegrass musicians in the industry along with some of the South's best BBQ. Bring your lawn chair and join us at this year's show! Contact (256) 845-3548.

June 10, Salem Methodist Church Singing - Salem United Methodist Church will host a singing on June 10 at 6pm! The Sexton Family will be singing. Everyone is welcome!

June 11-15, Mt. Calvary VBS - Mt. Calvary Baptist Church (6298 County Road 47 in Rainsville) will be having their annual Vacation Bible School on June 11-15 from 6pm-8pm

each night for ages 4 through teens. There will be Bible teaching, crafts, games and refreshments!

Call (256) 638-4375 for more information.

June 14-17, Alabama Band Fan Appreciation Weekend - Fort Payne's own Country music group ALABAMA invite you to their Fan Club & Museum and weekend activities throughout DeKalb County.

Tour the Fan Club, attend an autograph session, enjoy concerts and much more! Events will be going on all through the weekend with varying ticket prices at the Alabama Fan Club & Museum, Northeast Alabama Community College, and the DeKalb Theatre!

June 16, 10th Annual Freedom Fest 5K & 10K Don’t miss the area’s largest fun run/walk!

Registration and starting of the race is at Broadway Baptist Church in

Rainsville. This year, they will close registration at 1,000 runners/walkers.

Proceeds go to local charities. The race will begin at 8am with pre-registration at $30 and day-of registration at $35.

To register online, contact info and more, visit the website www.racesonline. com. Funds generated by the 2017 Freedom Run will remain in the community, helping local citizens through donations which will benefit local charities.

June 16, Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In - The monthly Third Saturday Sunset Cruise-In will be an afternoon of family fun activities in the Main Square Street District of Fort Payne! This public event will include food, live music, antique car show, and much more! It begins at 5pm in Downtown Fort Payne. For more information, visit www. facebook.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF DEKALB

CASE NO. CS-2018-900049

CASE NO. CS-2018-900052

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

MARIA JIMENEZ FELIPE, Plaintiff v.

TOMAS CLEMENTINO JUAN FRANCISCO, Defendant

DOLORES ANDRES JUAN MARTIN JUAN, Plaintiff v.

FELIPE JUAN GASPAR, Defendant

DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Real Estate Mortgage executed

by D. RENEE MCKENZIE, the mortgagor, to FIRST STATE BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY, the mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded on October 16, 2015 in Mortgage Book 2116, Page 40 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, DeKalb County, Alabama; and the Assignment of Leases and Rents executed by D. Renee McKenzie on October 15, 2015 and recorded on October 16, 2015 in Miscellaneous Book 442, Page 305 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, DeKalb County, Alabama; AND DEFAULT CONTINUING, notice hereby is given that under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, I will, on behalf of First State Bank of DeKalb County, proceed to sell on July 6, 2018, during the legal hours of sale; to-wit: 11:00 o'clock a.m. to 4:00 o'clock p.m., in front of the main entrance door to the DeKalb County Courthouse in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the highest, best, and last bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in DeKalb County, Alabama, and described as follows: Lots 1, 2, 3, 22, 23, and 24 in Block No. 14 in the Mentone Hotel Subdivision, a plat of which is filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate of DeKalb County, Alabama. Mineral rights excepted and subject to an easement of Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative.

NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS TOMAS CLEMENTINO JUAN FRANCISCO, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petition and other relief filed by Plaintiff/Mother, Maria Jimenez Felipe, by the 8th day of July, 2018, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him. /s/Gabriela Watson, Esq WATSON & WATSON P.O. Box 1068 Albertville, Alabama 35950 Publish: May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8

NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS FELIPE JUAN GASPAR, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint and other relief by the 26th day of June, 2018 or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him. /s/Gabriela Watson, Esq WATSON & WATSON P.O. Box 1068 Albertville, Alabama 35950 Publish: June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22

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LEGALS The property address is 6010 AL Hwy. 117, Mentone, AL 35984 Said sale is for the purpose of securing payment of the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure.

Said property will be sold subject to the following provisions, which may affect the title to said real property: any zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; special assessments; outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute a lien upon the property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights of way; and the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law.

To the best knowledge, information, and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real estate is D. Renee McKenzie.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This law firm is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

WILSON & SCOTT, L.L.C. ATTORNEYS FOR MORTGAGE /s/Nikki Parrish Scott P.O. Box 680639 411 Alabama Ave. SW Fort Payne, Alabama 35967 (256) 845-7000

BOE from Page 1 that since he has been in office, an election of this magnitude has never come down to one vote.

In the race for District 4, political newcomer Monty Darwin received 888 votes while incumbent Board member Matt G. Sharp received 617 votes,

which means that they will face off in a runoff. Former guidance counselor Hazel Haynes took third place with 561 votes.

As of press time, these two races are the only ones that will head to a runoff.

The runoff for these offices as well as the statewide offices of Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor (Republican nominations) will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

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A Full-Spectrum Approach to School Safety Contributed by Phil Williams State Senator MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In the wake of the recent horrific school shootings in Santa Fe, Texas, and Lakeland, Florida, and today’s tragic events at a middle school in Noblesville, Indiana, I found myself reviewing another opinion piece that I wrote in December of 2012. That one was written in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut. Fast forward six years and we are there again. There is no way to say with any certainty whether any of these incidents were entirely predictable or preventable.

But what is predictable are the usual, oversimplified calls for gun control, or the opposite response of arming teachers. We can do better than that.

What is needed is a far more robust and comprehensive view of the situation. It is time for state and federal funding to be applied to a broader solution in what the U.S. Army refers to as “Full Spectrum Operations.” Full

spectrum operations require equal and continuous application of offensive, defensive, stabilizing, and civil measures. It is not enough to simply shout “Arm the teachers!” or “Take their guns!” The leaders of every community should look to a broader view.

In the offensive category of full spectrum operations, we must be proactive in the areas of mental health and on-site response capability. Mental health is often overlooked in these debates, but studies indicate it is nearly always a factor in the incidents themselves. We should recruit, train and place social workers to work in our schools and set the student ratio at a reasonable level to ensure their ability to interact with students and faculty. At the same time, it is past due for every school to have a uniformed school resource officer on duty. Both the social worker and the SRO should then be able to interact with each other and provide input on student issues that comes from firsthand knowledge.

The average costs to the budgets for a school

counselor or an SRO are each roughly the equivalent of hiring an additional teacher. That’s an investment we can and should make.

In the defensive and stabilizing categories, we must make our schools harder targets with additional standoff capabilities. Every school should have controlled access and live-feed security cameras. Staff and students should conduct active shooter drills the same as they do for tornado drills. Barriers can be easily placed in front of major entryways to prevent vehicular forced entry.

Up-to-date school schematics for both public and private schools should be on file with state and local law enforcement to better equip them for response. Funds currently allocated for technology and facilities improvement

A decorated U.S. Army officer who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, Phil Williams represents District 10 in the Alabama State Senate, which is comprised of all or parts of Etowah, Cherokee, St. Clair, and DeKalb counties. (Phil Williams)

in Alabama’s education funding should be immediately modified to allow for security expenses determined at the local discretionary level. A robust, layered defense is necessary for every facility, and the cost to create these defensive measures is minimal by comparison to our multi-billion dollar state education budget.

Lastly, full spectrum operations are never complete until the civil aspect has been addressed.

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Whether via state grants, discretionary funds from elected officials, parent-teacher associations, churches and faith-based organizations, or simply an increased willingness by local citizens to engage the process, it is absolutely necessary for communities to rally around their schools and ensure that they have what they need to prevent another senseless tragedy.

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By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist You voted Tuesday on a crowded ballot.

Historically, in Alabama we have voted more heavily in our Governor’s race year than in a presidential year. That is probably because we were more interested in the local sheriff and probate judge’s races, which run in a gubernatorial year, than who is president. The old adage, “all politics is local,” definitely applies here in Alabama.

We not only have a governor’s race this year, we have all secondary statewide offices with a good many of them open including Lt. Governor, Attorney General, State

Treasurer, Auditor, and two seats on the Public Service Commission. We have five seats on the State Supreme Court, one being Chief Justice. All 140 seats in the Legislature are up for a four-year term. These 35 state Senate seats and 105 House contests are where most of the special interest PAC money will go. And, yes, we have 67 sheriffs and 68 probate judges as well as a lot of circuit judgeships on the ballot.

You may think the campaigning is over.

However, some of the above races have resulted in a runoff which will be held on July 17. So get ready, we have six more weeks of campaigning before all the horses are settled on for the sprint in November.

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We have a lot of folks headed to Buck’s Pocket.

Last year after the open Senate seat contest, a young TV reporter for one of the stations I do commentary for asked me about Roy Moore and his loss. I told her ole Moore had gotten on his horse, Sassy, and ridden off into the sunset to Buck’s Pocket, which by the way wasn’t a long ride from his home in Gallant in Etowah County. She looked at me with a puzzled look.

Probably a lot of you are also wondering what I’m talking about when I refer to Buck’s Pocket.

For decades, losing political candidates in Alabama have been exiled to Buck’s Pocket. It is uncertain when or how the colloquialism began, but political insiders have used

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this terminology for at least 60 years. Alabama author, Winston Groom, wrote a colorful allegorical novel about Alabama politics and he referred to a defeated gubernatorial candidate having to go to Buck’s Pocket. Most observers credit Big Jim Folsom with creating the term. He would refer to the pilgrimage and ultimate arrival of his opponents to the political purgatory reserved for losing gubernatorial candidates.

This brings me to another contention surrounding Buck’s Pocket.

Many argue that Buck’s Pocket is reserved for losing candidates in the governor’s race. Others say Buck’s Pocket is the proverbial graveyard for all losing candidates in Alabama.

One thing that all insiders agree on is that once you are sent to Buck’s pocket you eat poke salad for every meal. Groom also suggested that you were relegated to this mythical rural resting place forever.

However, history has proven that a good many defeated Alabama politicians have risen from the grave and left Buck’s Pocket to live another day.

Roy Moore may be a good example. He has risen from the grave before. He is only 70 and he may grow

weary of eating poke salad.

Most folks don’t know that there really is a Buck’s Pocket. Big Jim would campaign extensively in rural North Alabama often one on one on county roads. One day while stumping in the remote Sand Mountain area of DeKalb County he wound up in an area referred to as Buck’s Pocket. It was a beautiful and pristine area, but it was sure enough back in the woods. Big Jim who loved the country and loved country folks was said to say that, “I love the country but I sure wouldn’t want to be sent to Buck’s Pocket to live.”

Buck’s pocket is now

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not a mythical place. If you are traveling up the interstate past Gadsden, on the way to Chattanooga, you will see it. There is a Buck’s Pocket State Park in DeKalb County, thanks to Big Jim. So the next time you hear an old timer refer to a defeated candidate as going to Buck’s Pocket, you will know what they are talking about.

See you next week.

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Goodwin Heads to Chelsea Holcomb Moves to Hoover

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RAINSVILLE, Ala. – Dustin Goodwin, Head Coach of the Plainview Varsity Football Team, has accepted a position as the new Head Football Coach at Chelsea High School in the Shelby County school system.

Goodwin is married to Sara K. Goodwin, and the couple have four sons: Whit, Colt, Grant and Jett. Prior to becoming a Plainview Bear, Goodwin served as a defensive coordinator at Hueytown, Homewood and Russellville. He graduated from Demopolis High school and attended both Etawamba Community College and Auburn University, where he served as a quarterback for the Auburn Tigers.

He receieved his degree from the University of North Alabama.

Coach Goodwin has a strong history in football. His father, Doug Goodwin, is in the Alabama High School Hall of Fame and coached for twenty-seven years.

"We are excited about the new door that God has opened for our family," said Goodwin. "I want to thank the people of Rainsville for being our family during our time here."

During his tenure as Plainview's coach, Goodwin was recognized at the AFLCA Banquet in Montgomery for his excellent work as the Class 3A Coach of the Year.

CROSSVILLE, Ala. — Crossville Head Coach Miles Holcomb has officially accepted a new position as quarterback coach for the Hoover Buccaneers.

Holcomb, a Crossville native, became the head football coach for the Lions in 2016 after previously serving as their offensive coordinator. He graduated from Crossville High School in 2005 before attending Shorter University where he played on the offensive line for the Shorter Hawks. He also received his Bachelor of Science and Math from Shorter.

When he first accepted the position of Crossville Head Coach, Holcomb said, "I feel the Lord gives you a title for your testimony, mine is to be a Coach and help lead others to God." Holcomb is married to Kayla, a third grade teacher at Crossville. They have one son named Cannon.

"It's always hard to leave home, but the opportunity to get to coach with and learn from the guys at Hoover was one I couldn't pass up," said Holcomb. "The tradition at Hoover speaks for itself, and I'm just excited to get to work and contribute in any way I can."

2018 ALL-COUNTY SOFTBALL HONORS

Bailey Smart, recent Plainview graduate and JSU signee, was named DeKalb County's 2018 Overall Most Valuable Player. (Submitted Photo)

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Twenty-six local athletes received All-County Softball Honors.

Plainview

Bailey Smart Overall MVP Kenzi Taylor County MVP Krimson Kidd Ava Jacobs Elaine Puckett Kennedi Taylor

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Brittany Rivera County MVP Abbigale Ford Caroline Brannon Courtney Baine

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Shelby Trester Alyssa Cook Jaden Dismuke Tinsley Satterfield Lilly Rowell

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Stay Tuned in the Weeks to Come as Sports Editor Marla Jones takes you "Inside The Huddle" with every DeKalb County football team!

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2018 CCS Winners Selected

By Marla Jones Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ten Coaches’ Children Scholarship winners for 2017-18 have been selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA), according to Director Alvin Briggs.

The $1,000 need-based scholarships, presented for the tenth year by the coaches’ group, are being awarded to college-bound students whose parents are active members of the AHSADCA. The scholarships will be presented July 20 at the Championship Coaches Awards Banquet during the AHSAA Summer Conference and All-Star Sports Week in Montgomery.

“We are pleased to provide this service once again from the AHSADCA to our member coaches and athletic directors,” Briggs said. “We are very thankful for our coaches and administrators who sacrifice so much as teachers and coaches to work with our student-athletes. Their families also make much sacrifice. This is one way the AHSADCA can show its appreciation and help the children at the same time.”

This year’s recipients include: District 8: Shelby Madison Brothers, Geraldine HS (daughter of Coach Christie Brothers)

NACC to hold Golf Tryouts

By Staff Reports

POWELL, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College is entering its 2nd year of competition in golf with the National Junior College Athletic Association and will be conducting a tryout for the upcoming 2018-2019 men’s and women’s golf teams. The tryout is set for Friday, June 15th at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Alabama. Registration for this event will begin at 1:30 PM with the tryout session from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. In order to participate in the tryout, prospects

must bring: 1. Verification of a physical examination administered by a qualified health care professional within the past 13 months 2. Valid photo identification 3. Current golf resume reflecting past golf experience and accomplishments 4. Golf clubs and golf balls needed to compete and participate in the tryout.

Prospective athletes must meet all eligibility standards set forth by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Individuals who have signed

Letters of Intent with another college are ineligible to participate in the tryout. Per NJCAA rules, prospective athletes may only participate in one tryout per institution in a calendar year. Scholarship and walk-on opportunities are available for prospective student athletes.

For more information or to register to participate in either tryout, contact Coach Darrell Kirk at (256) 548-2963 or by email at kirkd@nacc.edu, or Rebecca Day at (256) 638-4418 or 256-228-6001, extension 2242, or by email at dayr@nacc.edu.

Fyffe represents at JSU

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

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FYFFE, Ala. — Two Fyffe Red Devils will represent DeKalb County as they cheer on the Jackonsville State university Gamecocks in their upcoming season.

Isabelle Blackwell and Dakota Dalton are shown here as they sign their letters of intent to cheer for the Gamecocks.

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Rainsville Freedom Run

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This week’s Catch of Week winner is Kathryn Wilson! Kathryn caught her first fish while fishing with her Dad and friends this weekend!

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RAINSVILLE, Ala.—On Saturday, June 16, 2018, the City of Rainsville will be hosting the 10th annual Rainsville Freedom Run. The event is for runners and walkers of all ages and consists of a 5k or a 10k. The year the race will be limited to one thousand runners/walkers. The race will begin at Broadway Baptist Church on McCurdy Avenue South at 8 a.m.

The overall 5k prize money will be $600. Second place will receive $400 and third place will bring home $300, and fourth and fifth places will garner $200 and $100, respectively. The overall 10K grand prize will be $1000. Second place will receive $800 and third place award will be $600. Fourth and fifth place finishers will end up with $400 and $200, respectively. The run boasts some of the best door prizes around. “We appreciate the over 100 volunteers and all the business and individuals who have donated to our run. Most have contacted us and wanted to give. They have a cheerful and giving heart” said Freedom Run Race Director, Jerry Clifton. “ In the past [nine] years, we have raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for local and neighboring charities. These charities are dear to us.”

You can register online at rainsvillefreedomfest.racesonline.com.

Local contestants should be able to pick up their registration packets on Friday, June 16 at Broadway Baptist Church from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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